Motorcycle racing ace Colin Wright, and his side car partner, Terry Vaughan were rapidly forging a reputation as one of the UK’s top riders.

But they were having to rely more and more on an out-dated bike, so the pair appealed in the pages of the Observer for sponsors, to help them move up to compete in British Championship races.

Two young Judo fighters from Cippenham Judo Club were winning medals in 1986 at the Middlesex Invitation Championships held in Hillingdon.

Zoe Eaton, 12. A novice fighter, won the bronze medal in only her second tournament and Carly Barry, 10, managed to go one better when she clinched a silver in the under-36kg group.

Datchet Morris Men celebrated their 25th anniversary in style as they were joined by dozens of fellow dancers from all over the country.

The whole ensemble entertained locals on Datchet Green with a colourful display of dancing, and many of the visitors camped at Churchmead School.

Summer came to Slough as in June 1986 as the Round Table hosted its annual ‘Hospitals’ fete and carnival.

There were more than 35 separate floats in the parade, ranging from decorated cars to fancy dressed hospital beds.The event attracted thousands of spectators, with a display by motor cycle stunt riders and a show by the Thames Valley Police Dog Display Team.

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